UK–Indonesia Maritime Partnership To Strengthen Shipbuilding, Security, And Sustainable Development

The United Kingdom and Indonesia have entered a landmark maritime cooperation agreement announced by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the G20 Summit. The new Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) aims to enhance Indonesia’s naval...

Port Of Santos Reinstates Mandatory Ballast Water Inspections To Strengthen Environmental Protection

The Port of Santos, Brazil’s largest port, has reinstated its mandatory ballast water discharge inspections following a court injunction by Justice Teodoro Silva Santos of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ). This move restores...

Global Push For Green Shipping Corridors Accelerates Despite Regulatory Delays

The 2025 Annual Progress Report on Green Shipping Corridors reveals significant global momentum toward zero-emission shipping. With 25 new corridors launched this year bringing the worldwide total to 84t he movement is expanding in...

BIMCO Forecasts Softer Tanker Markets As Fleet Growth Outpaces Demand Through 2027

The global tanker market is heading into a period of mixed performance, according to BIMCO’s Chief Shipping Analyst, Niels Rasmussen. While crude tankers may see balanced fundamentals in 2026, rising ship deliveries are set...

COSCO SHIPPING Heavy Industry Begins Construction Of Advanced 14,000 TEU Methanol Dual-Fuel Containership

CO SHIPPING Heavy Industry (Yangzhou) has officially begun construction on the first of twelve 14,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container vessels for COSCO SHIPPING Lines. This milestone marks a major step toward the company’s green...

Global Shipping Lines See Sharp Earnings Correction In 2025-Q3 But Maintain A Stable Market...

Issue 742 of the Sea-Intelligence Sunday Spotlight reveals a significant shift in the financial landscape of major global shipping lines. After the disruption-driven highs of 2024, carriers reported a substantial drop in profitability in...

DP World Antwerp Invests €230M to Expand Capacity by 30%

DP World Antwerp has completed a €230 million expansion to increase terminal capacity by 30%. The project strengthens the Port of Antwerp’s position as a major European logistics hub. Investments focus on automation,...

Frontier Resources to Acquire Hyundai LNG Shipping in 3.8 Trillion Won Deal

Frontier Resources will acquire Hyundai LNG Shipping in a deal valued at 3.8 trillion won, including debt. The buyer is an affiliate of Indonesia’s Sinar Mas Group. Hyundai LNG Shipping has evolved into...

Hengli Heavy Industries Secures Strategic Order for 12 Vessels from Singapore’s EPS

Hengli Heavy Industries has signed a contract to build 12 vessels for Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS). The order includes VLCCs, LNG dual-fuel Suezmax tankers, and container ships. EPS has selected Hengli as a...

NYK Europe Warns Fragmented Emissions Rules Could Disrupt Global Shipping

NYK Europe cautions that overlapping regional emissions rules could harm global shipping. Delays in IMO’s global Net-Zero Framework are increasing the risk of fragmented regulations. Differences between EU and potential national fuel standards...